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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
,rositing his satchel on chair and b.nrins mn

derositing his satchel on chair and hanging up
his Q ercoat in the Jail Office, passed into tho
cell-room. Passing first into Parsons cell no
attempted to engage the doomed Texan in re-
lieious conversation. Parsons had not yet fin
ished breakfast. What passed between them is
paper and envelopes, and when they were fur
nishcd him, he began writing He was inter-
ruptsd by tho shorlH. who accosted him, and
stood in front of the cell door while they talked.
The Sheriff took notes Of the conversation and
then passed on. After STAY of eighteen min
utes in Parsons cell, DIR. Bolton emerged. and
walking to Spies door, stood looking at that in
continued his writing. DR.. Bolton remained
standing in front Of Spies two or three min
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
Han GEl
spies, Parsons, Engel,
and Fischer Perish
by the Rope.
Al Decline the Ministrations Of a
Clergyman, Saying They Were
Prepared for Death.
The Men March Quietly to Their
Doom and Meet 1t
Stoically.
The Usual Formalities at the
Gallows Not Observed
by Sheriff Matson.
Death Warrants Read to the VIC
tins Before Their Removal
to the Fatal Trap.
Various Ways in Which the -Four
Anarchists Passed Their Last
Night on Earth.
Death Warrants Read to the VIC
Tins Before Their Removal
to the Fatal Trap.
Various Ways in Which the -Four
Anarchists Passed Their Last
Night on Earth.
Closing Scenes in the Great Tragedy
"A History Of the Hay.
market Riot.

The four anarchists, August Spies, AL
bert r. Parsons, George Engel, and Adolph
Fischer, were hanged at the county Jail in
Chicago on Friday morning, Nov. II. The
execution occurred at 1859 o'clock. There
was an absence of many of the usual for
malities on the scatfold, the Sheriff reading
the death warrant to the men in the Ii
brary before leading them to the ga!lows,
where they persisted miserably for their
participation in the haymarket tragedy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
SPIES AND DIR. BOLTON.

The Ex-Editor of tho 'sArbeiter Zeitung''
Refuses the Minister'S sympathy.
Not long after the death watch had been set
the Rev. DR.. Bolton, pastor Of the First Aietho-
dist Episcopal Church, called upon the prison
ers. The reverend gentleman visited the
whole four unfortunates, and his reception was
almost the Same i'll every case.
Spies received him quietly and with smile.
Il have called on you, Mr.. Spies" said the
Clergyman. ito help Won to prepare for the
awiui On which is now but q few short hours
away"
Spies smiled again, but shook his head slow
iy There is no use praying for me-. he said,
in q melancholy tone; Il need them not; you
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25

His tawny hair was brushed back in the usual
crisp waves from the big white forehead.
Nothing could be imagined more melan-
than the expression which sat upon the face Of
August Spies at that moment. Tho chin was
covered with freshly budding beard that
partially concealed the expression Of the
firmly cut mouth. Tho lines were little
hardly drawn around the corners, however,
and bespoke great internal tension. He
stood directly behind the still moose, which
reached down almost to his breast and, having
first cast momentsry glance upward at the
rope, let his eyes fall upon the 200 faces that
did he move. however; no sign of f1inching or
fear could be discerned in the white face-white
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
ENGEL.
Protests His Innocence and Doesn't Want
Religious Sympathy,

1ose'sS IT'S IHhOcehco anu UOesn't Want
Religious Sympathy.
Engcl grew a little more serious as the night
wore on, and whom he cnme to be more familiar
WIN the death watch, he talked with them
about the cause for which he was about to die
he protested his innocence over and over again
and told the story Of tho Haymarket riot, and
The Rev. MIR. Bolton called on Engel as he
did on the others, but with the same unsatis
factory result. The wretched Engel dwelt with
bitter emphasis upon the fact that it was the
lnformer Waller, who afterward swore his life
away that first informed him of the massacre.
i was drinking beer and playing cards with
my neighbors when Waller called and tainted
fight, said Engel, as big lump seemed TO rise
IN his throat, and he afterward swore my life
away. but die for u just cause Engel slept
none until o'clock, but at that hour, just as
round in his couch and dropped into light
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25

A<ssSO
Observation-Disclosures Incidents OF the Morn
ing.
At O'Clock Spies guards came off duty for a
moment or two One Of them Deputy Sheriff
Hartke, said Spies had slept we'll ever since
o'clock, but that before that time he was awake
though he pretended to be asleep ANY little
noise disturbed him. but the guards were warm
in praise of his nerve When Spies turned in
he was smoking cigar, He had his boots on
and did not undress Turning to the guards,
while slowly putting at his cigar, Spies said
Boys, Iii be just as steady tomorrow when
this little matter comes off as am now,
The police were out early; At o'clock
PROMPTLY 400 OF them were in line in front OF
the Criminal Court building and ranging along
on the sidewalk Of the jail on Illinois street
Small details Of police were put on duty in
assigned to positions in the allev. and others
| again were drawn up on, Dearborn ave.
nue. alongside the Jail and Criminal Court
building. At the same time ropes were stretched
] along lark street from both sides of Michigan
and illinois street and along Dearborn avenue,
| likewise on Illinois and Michigan streets. IN
| all these thorouchfares traffic was stopped. On
none except Clark street was traffic permitted
| till after the execution.
AS the morning wore slowly along the pus1le
| in the Jail increased The deputies and re-
porters who were on duty all night were re-
iieved, and new men took their places:
Seven O'Clock came and the twilight OF oaw4
had frightened into the full beam OF day. AT
that hour the anarchists were already astlf.
Engel awoke with u start and in an instant SAT
bolt upright. He began TO taiR socialism 70 hs
guard, but his hassard face revealed the strue-
gle that WAS going on inside
At 20 two walters from Martell's restaurant
brought to the prisoners their breakfast. ne
edibies were carried in large, new clothes.
and the linen t ans
when Parsons stepped out to wash himself,
which was described by Lieutenant Laushlin:
All the other anarchists contented themselves
with washing ut the tap. but when Parsons
walked up to the basin he exclaimed: Il see no
wash basin here I am accustomed to Washing
in O basin, and want one now. ,,,4
though he reiterated his request for the basin
in gruff tones he did not get the desired uten.
sill. He, by far exhibited the most bravado OF
any OF the anarchists
Sheriff Matson reached the jail at ~ Is osG %t
He looked haggard ana ana sh,
the interior of the jail he came out and went to
his private office. He had at that time recelv-
ed no news from the Governor or any o'n0i
source ..tar
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
THEIR LAST FAREWELL.
Pitiful Scenes with the Families of til

Pitiful Scenes with the Families of the
Anarchists-Sad Paintings.
During the afternoon of Thursday there We're
sad scenes at the Jail when the families OF tho
anarchists came in to say farewell At 10
Mrs Sch. alb came to the Jail to bid her hns-
band what she supposed would be q last fare
we'll She had been weeping and hcr fnce
showed deep suffering. Schwab was brought
out into the jail Office and sat silently listening
to his wife, who conyersed with HIM in low
tones. Occasionally she would reach over aad
take him by the hand or pat him enconraginsly
on the Knee but his rigid faco never changed.
Deputy Olson sat Immediately beside them to
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25

bed, and with his white face upturned talked
continuously with Deputy Hsrtke about m
5ual acquaintances and things and events Of
Guys gone by. He never referred to the NOR
row. TOW, ana seemed DESTROYS OF keeping the
thoughts OF his approaching execution as far as
possible from his mind, ~ A"A s's
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25
FRIDAY MORNING.

Eravado of Spies and Parsons-Thc Last
Breakfast-Other Incidents OF the Morn
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-25

upon the scaffold, four
with set, stoical faces, tc
no influence could bring q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
Catarrh to CONSUMPTION.

Catar.h in it's destructive force stands next to and
undoubtedly leads to consumption. 1t Is, there
FORE singular that those afflicted with this fearful dis
should not make it the object of their lives TO rid
themselves of it. Deceptive remedies, concocted by
ignorant pretenders TO medical knowledge have weak
ened the confidence of the great majority of sufferers
in all advertised remedies. They become resigned TO
life of misery rather than torture themselves with
doubtful paliiatves.
But this will never do. Catarrh must be met at
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
STOLE A MANS HEART.
The Enthusiasm Of Physicians in Their Pro-
fession Causes Trouble at Funeral.

WiLKEsBARRE, March ga sensation was
created at funeral here to-day. On Saturday
Stephen Slicker, an old citizen, dropped dead
from what thought to be heart disease
Coroner Mahon and another physician made a
post-mortem The door of the dead mans room
was locked during the operation One of the
physicians asked an inmate of the household for
a newspaper, which given him. When the
physicians left the house neighbor across the
street saw them put a bundle in their carriage
This fact was communicated to Scott Slcker,
the dead mans son. He was indignant. He
carried away portion of his fathers
remains. The funeral was advertised
for this afternoon. and at the appointed
hour large crowd assembled at the house.
The son refused to allow bis fathers body to be
taken from the house. A physician, whom he
employed to examine tho body, reported that the
heart missing The. son then gave it out
that his fathers heart would have to be re-
turned to its natural place before he would allow
the remains to be inferred.
A committee sent in search of the coroner re-
ported that he could not be found. The dead
mans relatives made known their grief by pite
Gus cries. The friends of the deceased got tired
of waiting. and many of them returned to their
homes. The undertaken finally persuaded the
family to allow the funeral to take place, stating
that if the heart was recovered the body could be
disinterred The dead mans heart was said ia
be as large as hat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
An Indianian Wins a Big Lawsuit.

AUSTIN. Tex, March 9.--In the federal court
to-day. Gen. George w. Russ ct al. obtained
Judgment against Count Joseph Telfener of
Paris for 1881 900, for non-fulfllment of a land
purchase Russ & Co., in 1882 under the so
per cent. act, filed on large tract of land in Ell
Pase county, which they subsequently, sold to
Count Tefener at 10 cents per acre Russ &
Go. were to make the surveys and file field notes
in the State land office and as the patents were
issued. Count Telfener was to furnish the mon
ey. Russ & Co. complied with their part of the
contract but Count Telfener failed in his. Count
Tefener was the protector of the New York,
Texas ~ Mexican railway, and built ninety-two
miles. from Rosenberg junction to Victoria: but
becoming involved, he left Texas three years
ago. He is now residing at Rome while his
railway has become part of the Southern Pa
cifc system. Count Telfener Is brother in law
of J. w. Mackey. who was interested with him
in his railway enterprise in Texas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
Another Recruit for Canada.

BosToN, March Civilian &. Hickman, orig
inally of Philadelphia, but lately Of Boston, has
joined the American colony in Canada, after
having, it is alleged, swindled number of Bos-
ton capitalists out of between $50 900 and 500.
900. Hickman claimed to have a formula for
manufacturing article he called "sugarine y
out of common starch. The sugariua was to
take the place of ordinary sugar, to which it was
equal in all respects. According to Hickmans
story, the sugarine could be made for ] cent
per pound and sold readily for 81 cents. Sew
eral capitalists became interested and furnished
considerable sums of money. which. it is said,
Hickman perverted to his own use When he
found that he could longer blindfold his
dupes he left the city for Montreal, where he
now is, He makes no secret Of his whereabouts.
Hickman is said to be very we'll connected in
Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10

repeated "The mugwump vote. sccalled, at
the last campaign came from different sources
and for different reasons. For instance, the bus
mess men of New York, seem to have been
largely mugwumps. They voted not for Cleve-
lard for any personal reasons, but squarely
against Blaine. Solely on personal reasons 1t
may surprise you, but the fact is that three
fourths of the members of the Produce Exchange
in New York voted against Blaine. This was
the result of a fear entertained on their part
that Blaines election might mean some foreign
complication. or for that, foreign war; Then
there was mugwump contingent which voted
for Cleveland and against Blaine because Of a
feeling that the Republican party had had a
long lease Of power, and change might do good.
Those of this class had been disappointed. prob
ably in some ambition within the Republican
party, and they allied themselves with the mug
wumps. as a sort of refuge The disappointed
followers of a party want refuge and the mug
wump party offered it. In just such a way the
old Know nothing party had its origin. AS be-
fore said, in my opinion this vote which went
away will come back where It belongs and where
it has natural atfinities. Blaine was weighted
down with the disappointments of this class, and.
despite it all. believe he would have been
elected had it not been for Rev. Rurchards
speech"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
.rHE ND1ANAPoLIs JoURNAL. THuRsDAY, TO- 1887.


fered to turn over the thieves to the officers.
Accordingly Mr. Travis sent Captain Campbell.
Sergeant Sauers and Detective Haley to watch
for the thieves at the barber shop A few min
utes after O'Clock the men came down Illinois
street with the horse almost in run. for fear
they would not complete their JOB before the of
hcers got on their beats. AS they were entering
the barber shop with the box containing the
cigars. the officers stepped out and
arrested them. Simpson attempted to draw re-
voiver aud Kelly was armed with razor. but
they were given chance to use their weapons.
In the box they had we're found the 10, coo cigars,
which, when they were brought to the station
house, they confessed they had stolen. Tuesday
night they broke the seal on in the Van
dalia freight yard and when the midnight freight
started out they boarded it, and just outside the
city they dumped out the cigars and then jumped
off The box was hidden in shock of fodder
until they could dispose of the goods The two
men are old timers, and were only recently re-
leased from the penitentiary for stealing goods
from car in the same manner. The police
think there are other goods secreted west of the
ri
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
THIEVES RUN INTO A TRAP.
Two Bad Men Captured and 10000 Stolen
Cigars Recovered by the Police.

Yesterday afternoon William Simpson and
John Kelly, two notorious thieves went to a
young man who, in times past, has done good
work sor the police and told him they had ten
thousand cigars they would sell him at $40 per
thousand. In order to strike a bargain. they
took the young man into their confidence and
told him they had stolen the cigars and had
them secreted near the Vandalia railroad west
of the city The young man agreed to take the
cigars, and arranged that at z o'clock, while all
the police were at roil-call buggy
should be hired, Simpson and Kelly
should go out and get the cigars
and bring them to barber-shop on
South Illinois street, where he would receive
the goods and hand over the money. After the
arrangements were all made the young man
went to the police station and notified Superin-
tendent Travis of what had been done, and Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10

the committee free Of charge volunteering to
spend part of the summer in convicting the tai
~ sheet foreers if a like offer would be made by
some Democratic attorney, saying he would like
to have Judge Claypool with him.
Subscriptions were called for, with the follow
ing result: Dr. j. L. Thompson. NJ. NJ Cum
ming. Chas. F.. Carter f. w. Halford, s. j..
Peelle. DR.. Wagner F. P. Smith. W. W Sick
les, Fl. J Milligan. Henry Coburn, T. e. Chan
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gut, S. T. Bowen each $40; Arthur Jordan and
NJ. ]. Osgood each s20 VIM. Henderson. SIS; A.
A Young irwin Robbins. So each; hat collection,
s.. A: total. $279 A The treasurer. Mr.. VIM
z. Gallup. may be found at Meridian National
Bank by those desiring to contribute to this
fund. After announcement by Judge Martin
dale that the executive committee would NEE,
AT $3.50 p ri, on next Monday, at Mr.. VIM. Hen
dersons Office, the meeting adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
: GRAND FLORIDA EXCURSIONS

During the month of March by the cold Reliable"
G.. II. & railway and connections leaving Indianap
oils every TUESDAY and Wednesday. Round trip to
Jacksonville, 5000; De Funak Springs. $2I.O5;
Gainesville, 5000; orlando $685. and all other
points at proportionatey low rates Trains of the c.
H. q |. railway make direct connection at depot
in Cincinnati with the Cincinnati Southern railway
for all points South. For further information and
tickets, call address ". H. Fisher general
agent, corner Illinois street and Kentucky avenue
146 south Illinois street. or d. r. Donough Union
Depot ticket agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10

CAIIEORNIA FElIrRSION

Via Iron Mountain route and Southern Pacific rail-
way, leaving St. Louis at $40 81, March % This
is the only Southern route issuing excursion tickets
all points in southern California and including San
Francisco, and is also the only Southern route per-
hitting passengers to return different route without
additional cost Very low rates.
For circulars and full information call address
Coke ALEXANDER.
District Passenger Agent Missouri Pacific Railway,
go West MARYLAND street, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
FRESH oysters, fruits, etc. Schaffner's
Sozodont.

This word. which has been staring everybody
in the face for the past years and is now
,ast,n, =, -. ,u -s--'e month. is a nreparation
for cleansing. identifying and preserving Tn.
teeth. sweetening the breath and arresting the
progress of decay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10

AN eminent physician acquired distinction By his
success in bronchial and lung affections common
colds coughs Group. etc. The prescription lie used
is now known as DIR. Ransom's Hive Syrup and Tolu
Tor Honey SyrnpE sold by druggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-10-07
A Bloodless Man.

Physicians and scientists arc at loss
to account for strange freak of nature
which lives few miles from here, says
letter from Berlin, Germany. The
man, whose name is Otto Schneider, ap-
parently has no blood. This fact was
discovered less than month ago, when
Schneider, who is corporal. had duel
with fellow soldier His opponent ran
him through with q sword, but no blood
flowed. and no did not appear to be
harmed 10 the least. The man was so
astonished that Otto had no difficulty in
killing him. Since that time he has let
his comrades amuse themselves by stick
ing knives and daggers through his body,
with no injury whatever, not even drop
Of blood flowing. He visited medical
college 10 Berlin, and in the presence Of
the whole college had sharp knife run
through his mouth, coming out at the
back Of his head. No mark whatever
was left He was then examined by
committee Of distinguished surgeons,
who confessed themselves totally un-
able to explain the miracle. Otto
Schroeder is corporal in tho German
army. and next year, when his time Is
up, he will exhibit himself in Berlin,
Paris, London aud America.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-10-07
The Lower Glass.

Who are they 2 The toiling millions,
the laboring man and woman, the farmer,
the mechanic, the artisan. the inventor,
the producer ? far from it, These are
natures nobility. No matter if they are
high or low in station, rich or poor 10
pelf, conspicuous or humble in position,
they arc surely upper circles in the
order of nature whatever the fastidious
distinctions Of society, fashionable or
questionable, decree. 1t is not low, it is
the highest duty, privilege and pleasure
for tho great man and high-souled wo-
man to earn what they possess, to work
their way through life. to be the archi-
tect Of their own fortunes. Some may
rank the classes we have alluded to as
only relatively low, and, in fact, the mid
ding classes We insist they arc alb
solutely the very highest. II there be
class Of human beings gu earth who
may be properly denominated low, it is
that class who spend without earning,
who consume without producing, who
dissipate on their fathers or relatives,
without being anything in and out Of
themselves.